Lake County

City in Michigan, United States

Overview

Lake County, California is known for the scenic Clear Lake, the largest natural lake entirely within California, and its relaxed, rural atmosphere. Outdoor enthusiasts frequent the area for fishing, hiking, wine tasting, and affordable lakeside recreation. The county is dotted with friendly small towns and wineries, offering unspoiled nature and genuine local hospitality.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
8,160
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
43.99°, -85.80°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
73
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,085
Local Cost
$1,370
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
7.2°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
-5.6°C
Record High
34.2°C
Record Low
-31.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
894 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WBR
Distance
38 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.